Wedge-tailed eagles among 120 native birds found dead in Victoria after suspected poisoning

The native birds, including 76 wedge-tailed eagles, hawks and falcons, will be tested to determine the cause of death

Australian Associated Press

Thu 29 Aug 2019

A wedge-tailed eagle on The Stewart Highway in South Australia. About 120 native birds, including 76 wedge-tailed eagles, were found dead during raids on a property in Victoria. Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

About 120 native birds have been found dead after suspected poisoning in northeastern Victoria.

Officers from the environment department found the birds, including 76 wedge-tailed eagles, hawks and falcons, during raids on a property near Violet Town this week.

The raids were prompted by the discovery of dead wedge-tailed eagles in the area.